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End effector with release actuator

US8460277B2 · kind B2 · utility

39Cited by

27References

23Claims

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Assignee

MAKO Surgical Corp. · US

Inventors

Joseph Suarez · Anderson, US
Brian Schmitz · Fort Lauderdale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2009
Grant date	Jun 11, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T403/32631
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An end effector is disclosed that includes a tool including a drive configured to be coupled to and drive an engaging member for engaging a workpiece and a release member configured to be displaced to permit decoupling of the engaging member from the drive. The end effector also includes a housing configured to receive at least a portion of the tool and a release actuator disposed at least partially outside of the housing and coupled to the housing to permit movement between a first position and a second position to displace the release member to permit decoupling of the engaging member from the drive.

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